Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist to join our musculoskeletal outpatient service at Maidstone Hospital to cover maternity leave. This post will suit individuals who have completed their core junior rotations within the NHS who are looking to consolidate and further develop their skills in an outpatient environment.
You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially, working with junior staff and students. The departments offer a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established appraisal system, in-service training, and post graduate library facilities.
Main duties of the job
This post offers an opportunity to gain experience treating a wide variety of patients from rheumatology, pain team, occupational health, vestibular and a large Orthopaedic caseload as we are an Adult Trauma Unit.
Alongside a clinical caseload it will expected that you will take an active role in managing junior members of staff and students as well as participating and leading on project developments within the department.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: 25th July 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: 25th July 2024.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Hydrotherapy qualification and/or experience
- Evidence of working in the NHS within the Musculoskeletal Out Patients speciality at Band 5/6 level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants.
- Good level of clinical knowledge and skill in musculoskeletal field having completed Band 5 rotations in this area and have evidence of working at Band 6 level.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
- Experience of working within a virtual fracture clinic setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate in a timely fashion
- Able to communicate information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Contribute to the running of external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Competent IT skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Hydrotherapy qualification and/or experience
- Evidence of working in the NHS within the Musculoskeletal Out Patients speciality at Band 5/6 level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants.
- Good level of clinical knowledge and skill in musculoskeletal field having completed Band 5 rotations in this area and have evidence of working at Band 6 level.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
- Experience of working within a virtual fracture clinic setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate in a timely fashion
- Able to communicate information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Contribute to the running of external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Competent IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
